PARAKRAMA SAMUDRA OPENS FOR MAHA SEASON

To irrigate 2,500 acres of paddy land for cultivation

The ceremonial releasing of water for the forthcoming Maha season for paddy fields irrigated by the Parakrama Samudra was held on Saturday, November 10 on the auspicious time of 9.15 a.m. Leaders of farmer organisations, farmers of the area and officials of the Irrigation Department were present on the occasion.

The representatives together opened the main spill gate of the Parakrama Samudra, while the members of the Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith

The representatives together opened the main spill gate of the Parakrama Samudra, while the members of the Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith.

“A total of 2,500 acres of paddy fields is expected to be cultivated for this Maha Season,” an official said.

Engineer Asela Udaya of the Parakrama Samudra also participated at the ceremony.